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Straton Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watchvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
StratonStraton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
MSRP $599
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch$599
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux ETA7750
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$239

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What people say

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Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

Owners widely praise the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch for its great retro feel, TV-shaped case, and fun color combinations. The automatic version is reported to be accurate at approximately +2 seconds per day. The meca-quartz model starts at $320, while the automatic is around $800 with a bracelet, both featuring a 40.8mm lug-to-lug measurement for wearability. Owners consider the quartz version reasonably priced, with its value linked to its mechanical movement. Overall, owners rate the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch highly for its retro aesthetic and wearability at its price point.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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